Joel Obi returns from injury, trains with Torino teammates

The midfielder is set to return to full action after involving in warmup exercises with the Maroons

Nigeria international Joel Obi has returned to training after recovering from an injury while playing for Torino.

The former Inter Milan midfielder was forced off early after assisting with the first goal in his side’s 3-1 win against AS Roma last month.

A post on Il Toro’s official website read: “Obi and Vives (Giuseppe) played part of the session with his teammates nd then closed the workout with a personalized program.

“Obi and Vives (Giuseppe) have almost completed the rehabilitation process, so soon will work with the group.”

The 25-year-old injury prone player has made five appearances for the Turin-based outift this season but is yet score a goal and has been capped 15 times by the Super Eagles.

Siniša Mihajlović’s men square up against Palermo on Monday evening at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.